Coffee Quality Institute
Thomas Ameloot is an experienced leader in the coffee industry, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and President of CoffeeTRON, where responsibilities include brand development and facility design. As the Founder of CoLab Cooperative, Thomas specializes in coffee and food safety consulting, certifying various coffee programs and assisting in the development of food safety plans. Thomas is also a Q Arabica and Robusta Instructor at the Coffee Quality Institute, contributing to international projects aimed at elevating coffee quality for farmers in multiple countries. Previous roles include Director of Quality Assurance at Mananalu LLC, where significant improvements in quality management systems were achieved, and training consulting at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., delivering educational programs to sales teams. With a strong background in quality assurance and safety across various companies, Thomas brings extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and product development. Educational credentials include studies in Culinary Arts and STEM.
Coffee Quality Institute
Since 1996, Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) has worked to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it. Quality is one of the most important variables that influence a coffee’s value. However, many producers do not have access to the tools and support they need to understand the quality of their coffee, improve that quality, access markets that reward that quality, ultimately enabling them to make more informed business choices. That’s where we come in.